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{{About|the BoardWalk resort in Walt Disney World in Bay Lake, FL|other uses of "Boardwalk", "The Boardwalk" or “Downtown Disney” |Boardwalk (disambiguation){{!}}The Boardwalk}}
{{Infobox Disney resort
| type        = deluxe
| name        = Disney's BoardWalk
| logo        = Disney's BoardWalk logo.svg
| image       = BoardwalkInn.JPG
| caption     = The eponymous boardwalk as seen in January 2007.
| location    = [[Epcot Resorts Area]]
| opendate    = {{Start date|1996|07|01}}
| theme       = Early 20th century [[Boardwalk (entertainment district)|boardwalk entertainment districts]]
| sections    = 
| roomnumber  = 378
| suite       = 
| operator    = [[Disney Experiences]]
| greenlodge  = Yes
| villa       = 530
| free_label  = Address
| free_text   = 2101 Epcot Resort Boulevard<br>[[Lake Buena Vista, Florida]]
| website     = {{officialwebsite}}
}}

'''Disney's BoardWalk Resort''' is a hotel and entertainment complex at the [[Walt Disney World]] resort in [[Bay Lake, Florida]], near [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]]. First opened in 1996, the BoardWalk Resort is located in the [[Epcot Resort Area]], alongside [[Crescent Lake (Florida)|Crescent Lake]], between [[Epcot]] and [[Disney's Hollywood Studios]]. The resort is owned and operated by [[Disney Experiences]]. The Inn and the villas share a common lobby with the rest of the resort. The Inn, Atlantic Dance Hall, and other features of the boardwalk were designed by [[Robert A.M. Stern Architects]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ramsa.com/projects-search/hotels/disney-boardwalk.html |title=Robert A.M. Stern Architects - Disney BoardWalk |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525081702/http://www.ramsa.com/projects-search/hotels/disney-boardwalk.html |archive-date=May 25, 2011 }}</ref>

==Description==

===Entertainment district===
The BoardWalk entertainment district lies along a {{convert|0.25|mile|4=-long|adj=mid}} [[boardwalk]], reminiscent of [[Coney Island]] in [[New York (state)|New York]] or [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.undercovertourist.com/orlando/disneys-boardwalk/|title=Disney's BoardWalk - Disney Discount Tickets, Crowds, Hours, Videos}}</ref> Several restaurants are present on the BoardWalk. 

*{{anchor|Dining}}'''Dining:''' Disney's Boardwalk Resort offers the following dining options both on the boardwalk and inside the resort:
**'''Big River Grille & Brewing Works''' – On the Villas side of the boardwalk (closed in January 2024) <Ref>{{Cite web| title =Big River Grille and Brewing Works to Close at Walt Disney World |url=https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/big-river-grille-and-brewing-works/news/18jan2024-big-river-grille-and-brewing-works-to-close-at-walt-disney-world.htm }}</ref> 
**'''BoardWalk Deli'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Disney's BoardWalk |url=http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/disneys-boardwalk/ |access-date=August 4, 2011}}</ref> – Sandwich deli, which replaced BoardWalk Bakery in 2022.
**'''Flying Fish'''<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/boardwalk/flying-fish/ |title=Flying Fish at Walt Disney World Resort|access-date=2023-10-10 |website=disneyworld.disney.go.com}}</ref> – A seafood restaurant on the Inn side of the boardwalk.
**'''Trattoria al Forno''' – A restaurant featuring [[Italian cuisine]].<ref name="os">{{cite web |last=Garcia |first=Jason |date=March 17, 2009 |title=Cat Cora to open restaurant at Disney's BoardWalk |url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/orl-bk-cat-cora-disney-031709,0,3693195.story |access-date=June 14, 2009 |work=Orlando Sentinel}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mouseplanet.com/8947/Walt_Disney_World_Resort_Update|title=Mouseplanet - Walt Disney World Resort Update by Mark Goldhaber}}</ref>
**'''BoardWalk Ice Cream''' – Operating in the former ESPN Yard Arcade/ESPN Club Store building on the Inn side of the boardwalk, this replaced the closed '''[[Ample Hills Creamery]]''' in 2021.
**'''Pizza Window''' – Located next to Trattoria al Forno.
**'''The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers''' – Located at the old ESPN.
*{{anchor|Shopping}}'''Shopping:''' Disney's BoardWalk Resort offers many shopping options, both on the boardwalk and inside the resort.
*{{anchor|Pools}}'''Pools:''' Disney's BoardWalk has two dedicated pools. The feature pool at Disney's BoardWalk is the Luna Park Pool, which is themed after a 1920s–1940s carnival with the {{Convert|200|ft|adj=on}} Keister Coaster Water Slide and a play area for young children. The other "quiet pool" is located near Community Hall at the villas. 
*{{Anchor|Recreation}}'''Recreation:''' Other recreational activities at Disney's BoardWalk Villas include bike rentals and tennis courts.
*{{anchor|Nightlife}}'''Nightlife:'''
**'''Atlantic Dance Hall''' – Located at the far end of the villas on the boardwalk.
**'''Abracadabar''' – Located next to Trattoria Al Forno, Abracadabar serves drinks with entertainment from a magician.

=== Inn===
One of Walt Disney World's "deluxe resorts," the BoardWalk Inn contains decor inspired by the seaside districts of the [[Northeastern United States]] during the 20th century. The Inn is a short walk or [[Disney Transport|''FriendShip'' boat]] ride from the other resorts around Crescent Lake, as well as Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios. It is located directly across the lake from the [[Disney's Yacht Club Resort|Yacht]] and [[Disney's Beach Club Resort|Beach]] Club resorts.

==References==
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==External links==
*{{Commonscat-inline|Disney's BoardWalk Inn}}

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